By Seyi Babalola
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have called for a nationwide indefinite strike, and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has joined them.
On Monday night, ASUU gave its members instructions to join the strike beginning at midnight on Monday.
The union, represented by National President Emmanuel Osodeke, sent a circular to its zonal coordinators and chairpersons outlining their positions.
“As an affiliate of the NLC, all members of our union are hereby directed to join this action of the NLC to protect the interests of Nigerian workers and the leadership of the union.
“Zonal coordinators and branch chairpersons should immediately mobilise our members to participate in the action.”
As earlier reported by Metrowatchxtra.com, the NLC and the TUC had written to their affiliates, directing them to commence the planned nationwide strike scheduled to begin at midnight on Monday.
The strike is in reaction to the recent assault on the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, allegedly by the Nigerian police and the Imo State government.
